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Jaguars selected UConn CB Dwayne Gratz with the No. 64 overall pick.

Gratz surprisingly comes off the board before his more heralded secondary mate Blidi Wreh-Wilson. He should see heavy snaps as a rookie as the Jags remake their secondary. Gratz (5-11, 201) started 41 games for the Huskies, tallying eight picks. Overshadowed by Wreh-Wilson, Gratz made a name for himself with a standout Combine, running 4.47 with a 38-inch vertical, 10-foot-5 broad jump and 22 reps on the bench. He plays with enough physicality to excel as a press corner. Fri, Apr 26, 2013 08:45:00 PM

The Falcons hosted UConn CB Dwayne Gratz for a visit.

Gratz has been deemed the "other" corner from UConn, but certainly held his own at the Senior Bowl. He's a bit more physical during routes and when riding receivers downfield and could be a second-round selection. We doubt he lasts past the third. Wed, Apr 17, 2013 08:56:00 AM

Gratz is an intriguing prospect because it's been said that he has been considered at cornerback or safety. At Connecticut, he was primarily a man coverage cornerback that had some issues with technique and fundamentals of the position. His physicality and size, at 5-foot-11 and 201 pounds, means he could make the move to the safety position. Thu, Apr 11, 2013 06:28:00 PM

During the Senior Bowl broadcast, the NFL Network's Mike Mayock said some teams view UConn CB Dwayne Gratz as a S.

Gratz did his best work as a psychical corner in man coverage, but at times seemed to overextend and get beat downfield or with quick movements. Every year a handful of corners are viewed as possible safety conversions, and Gratz appears to be on the list this draft season. Sun, Jan 27, 2013 10:29:00 AM